i have a maytag washer atlantis hd. xtra lrg. cap. mdl.#MAV9504EWW SER.#13000300EX. it does not go into spin. it still agitates. is it a HE washer? the lower belt is a little loose. about 1 1/2 slac. is it still under warranty? what do i look at 1st?

HE ....NO.......Crap...pretty much....warranty I'll have to look but probably not.

Does the motor run when it should be spinning? If so lay the machine down, remove the belt.

inspect the top of the tranny pulley for melting plastic. Also, if you turn the pulley counter clockwise the metal disk directly above the pulley should raise up abut 1/4" (releasing brakes) to allow the tub to spin if its not raising then your thrust bearing kit may be bad or the brakes can be stuck....has the machine been sitting up unused?

If the brake rotor didn't raise turn the pulley 1/4 turn CCW and stick a big flat head screw driver between the pulley spokes and between the disk and the frame and twist the screwdriver. If you feel movement and here a little pop then the brakes were probably stuck. Stand the machine back us and see if it will now spin. If so you may need to dissassemble the brakes and clean or replace some components.

i just checked it again. it started to spin with the agitator going back and forth.then the drum started slowing until it stopped with the agitator continuing to move. i am getting ready to check under the washer.

pop off the E clip and the pulley and washers come right off. If there are several washers don't mix them up, they must go a certain way. (old style has several washers , new style doesn't).

The tranny is showing a 10 year warranty for that serial #

You will have to call Whirlpool and have an authorized tech come out to verify if you wanna go the warranty route. Only parts are covered by warranty...service call and labor is on you probably $200-$250

ok. got it. i can buy a new whirlpool washer for$299.00. they take the old one and recycle it for $100.00 rebate. and $150.00 energy rebate. the new one is a whirlpool cabrio. i am thinking it is not worth my time to work on this one even with the warranty. i had 3 break down so i hope that is it.
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